BC Lifting COVID Mandates

Earlier today, the BC Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced significant changes to the Provincial COVID-19 mandates as part of what she called a "balance and transitioned approach" to take place over the next few weeks.

These changes signify a significant easing of restrictions for employers and businesses and relate to the lifting of both mask and vaccine mandates, restrictions on capacity for worship services, visitation to long-term care and seniors' assisted living facilities and requirements in the workplace.

Face Coverings

Effective March 11, 2022, the Face Coverings Order will be repealed in its entirety. This means that masks will no longer be mandatory in low- to medium-risk public indoor spaces, including indoor common spaces in workplaces (as currently required under the Workplace Safety Order). Masks will continue to be encouraged on public transit and BC Ferries, and any areas where social distancing is difficult.